2019 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN maintenance

Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or le ss. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
3WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning
Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle or off-highway motor
vehicle can expose you to chemicals including
engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. To
minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust,
do not idle the engine except as necessary,
service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area
and wear gloves or wash your hands
frequently when servicing your vehicle. For
more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded. Howeve r, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could co mbine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
To read data recorded by an ED R, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the ED R is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that
have the special equipment, can re ad the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
The data belongs to the vehicle ow ner and may not be accessed by
anyone else except as legally requir ed or with the permission of the
vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with serv ice-related devices that record
information about powertrain perfo rmance. The data can be used
to verify emissions law requirem ents and/or help technicians
diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with
data from other sources for res earch purposes, but it remains
confidential. Some diagnostic and maintenance information is
uploaded to Honda up on vehicle start up.

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 33
For Safe Driving P. 34 Seat Belts P. 38 Airbags P. 45
2Instrument Panel P. 77
Indicators P. 78 Gauges and Displays P. 137
2Controls P. 163
Clock P. 164 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 166
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 189
Adjusting the Seats P. 210
2 Features P. 243
Audio System P. 244 Audio System Basic Operation P. 252, 273
Customized Features P. 370, 381 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver* P. 400
2Driving P. 453
Before Driving P. 454 Towing a Trailer P. 459
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 594 Refueling P. 597
2Maintenance P. 603
Before Performing Maintenance P. 604 Maintenance MinderTM P. 607
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 639
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 654
2Handling the Unexpected P. 663
Tools P. 664 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 665
Overheating P. 679 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 681
When You Cannot Op en the Trunk P. 695
2Information P. 699
Specifications P. 700 Identification Numbers P. 704
Emissions Testing P. 707 Warranty Coverages P. 709

Contents
Child Safety P. 61Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 75Safety Labels P. 76
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 180 Security System P. 183 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 186
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 190 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 208
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 221 Climate Control System P. 239
Audio Error Messages P. 343General Information on the Audio System P. 348
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 403, 427 Refuel Recommend P. 452
When Driving P. 465 Braking P. 571Parking Your Vehicle P. 583
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 600 Turbo Engine Vehicle P. 601
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 614 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 631
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 642 Battery P. 651 Remote Transmitter Care P. 653
Cleaning P. 655 Accessories and Modifications P. 660
Engine Does Not Start P. 671 Jump Starting P. 674 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 677
Fuses P. 688 Emergency Towing P. 693 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 694
Refueling P. 697
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 705 Reporting Safety Defects P. 706
Authorized Manuals P. 711 Customer Service Information P. 712
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 77
ControlsP. 163
FeaturesP. 243
DrivingP. 453
MaintenanceP. 603
Handling the UnexpectedP. 663
InformationP. 699
IndexP. 713

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P 614)
❙Windshield Wipers (P 200, 639)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 169)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P 209)
❙Headlights (P 632)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P 638)
❙Emergency Trunk Opener (P 182)
❙Opening/Closing the Trunk (P 180)
❙Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P 193, 633)
❙Front Turn Signal Lights/Front Side Marker Lights
(P 193, 633)
❙Fog Lights* (P 195, 633)
❙Trunk Release Button* (P 181)
❙Brake Lights (P 634)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights/Taillights (P 634)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 634)
❙Back-Up Lights (P 636)
❙How to Refuel (P 598)
❙Tires (P 642, 665)
❙Brake Lights* (P 636)
❙Taillights (P 636)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P 594)
❙Rear License Plate Light (P 638)

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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 603)
Under the Hood (P 614)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid and clutch
* fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, push it to the side, and then
raise the hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you
can release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P 631)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 639)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 642)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
* Not available on all models

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uuFor Safe Driving uImportant Safety Precautions
Safe Driving
■Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles , and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.
■Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds.
Never drive faster than is safe for curr ent conditions, regardless of the maximum
speed posted.
■Keep your vehicle in safe condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition
frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.
■Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle
Children, pets and people needing assistan ce left unattended in the vehicle may be
injured if they activate one or more of the vehicle controls. They may also cause the
vehicle to move, resulting in a crash in wh ich they and/or another person(s) can be
injured or killed. Also, depending on the am bient temperature, the temperature of
the interior may reach extreme levels, which can result in harm or death.
Even if the climate control system is on, never leave them in the vehicle unattended
as the climate control system can shut off at any time.

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uuAirbags uAirbag Care
Safe Driving
Airbag Care
You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any
airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situations:
■When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated, th e control unit and other related parts must be replaced.
Similarly, once an automatic seat belt tensioner has been activated, it must be
replaced.
■When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if the airbags did not inflate, have your dealer inspect the following: the driver’s
seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat belt
tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.
■Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting a dealer
This would likely disable or affect the proper operation of the driver’s seat position
sensor or the weight sensors in the passenger ’s seat. If it is necessary to remove or
modify a front seat to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact a Honda
dealer, or for U.S. vehicles, American Honda Automob ile Customer Service at
1-800-999-1009 and for Canadian vehicles , Honda Canada Customer Relations at
1-888-9-HONDA-9.
1 Airbag Care
We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag
system components, including the airbag, tensioners,
sensors, and control unit.

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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears if there is a problem with the shutter grille,
and the radiator coolant temperature is too high.
•Power output will be reduced, so you may not be able
to accelerate or maintain yo ur current speed. Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears when the washer fluid is low.
●Refill the washer fluid.
2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 630
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due
soon.
●Consequently, Maintenance Due Now and
Maintenance Past Due follow.2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver
Information Interface P. 609
●Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on
the battery.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Checking the Battery P. 651
●Appears along with the ba ttery charging system
indicator when the battery is not charging.●Turn off the climate control system and rear defogger to
reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On P. 681
Models with shutter grille
Canadian models